1998 Mitsubishi Verada Xi review from Australia and New Zealand
"A luxury car with a sporty touch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1) Original battery had went dead, but is expected after 70,000 km of traveled distance.
2) Minor rattle at the centre clock console, minor fix.
3) Hand brake cable had gone loose at 60,000 km and require tightening.
4) Brake disc required machining at 65,000 km.
Otherwise, nothing else has gone wrong.
General comments?
1) Powerful and silky smooth engine with a transmission to match.
2) Strong acceleration from both stand still and in motion.
3) Powerful braking.
4) Fuzzy logic transmission works best with some form of manual override (using T Bar).
5) Understeer and wheel spin tends to be a problem in the wet.
6) Better than average fuel economy in the same V6 class.
7) Rear leg room might be a problem for tall passengers.
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| Smooth ride, solid build, dependable luxury |
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| Worth every cent! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2001 |